Volkswagen Canada has detailed its Canadian versions of the 2023 ID4 compact crossover, which will start with a smaller 62-kilowatt-hour battery pack and MSRP of $$45,945, including shipping and excluding any federal or provincial rebates.
With its smaller battery, the base model rear-wheel-drive crossover will now come with a manufacturer-estimated 208 miles or 334 kilometres of range, based on a simulated EPA test cycle, and deliver 201 hp, VW says. However, VW Canada says the range isn’t official yet in Canada. An optional 82-kWh battery lifts the estimated range to 275 miles or 442 km in rwd configurations.
The U.S.-produced 2023 ID4, due in dealerships in the fall, will be available in three trim levels and with optional all-wheel drive. A 12-inch touch screen infotainment system comes standard in the updated interior, as does a suite of driver-assistance and safety features, the German automaker says.
The top-end ID4 Pro awd version starts at $54,945, including shipping and but excluding tax credits, VW Canada says.
Brand executives expect dealers will see an exponential increase in ID4 availability with the start of U.S. production. Outgoing VW Group of America CEO Scott Keogh sibling publication Automotive News this year that the brand had been receiving fewer than 2,000 ID4s per month on average from the factory in Zwickau, Germany, while local production could reach 7,000 to 10,000 per month.